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Torque curve gearing comparison
Have you ever seen a torque curve? They are fascinating (OK, well maybe not to everyone). But it is pretty powerful to be able to see how...

Z-factor Consultation
Aug 30, 20202 min read


Front spring pins
Front spring pins are available in two styles

Z-factor Consultation
Aug 28, 20201 min read


140,000 lb. GCWR
If your customer is truly grossing 140,000, without a pusher, ask if they would accept rear axles rated at 40,000 lbs. This may sound counte

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Aug 24, 20202 min read


Cookie cutter spec, maybe not
In the product delivery segment vehicles operate mainly on paved surfaces, at highway speeds.

Z-factor Consultation
Aug 23, 20202 min read


Engine Over-speed Shutdown
A diesel engine’s speed is generally controlled by varying the supply of fuel

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Aug 17, 20201 min read


Allison Transmissions
Allison transmissions are truly automatic. There is no clutch, a torque converter is used for shifting.

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Aug 12, 20202 min read


Calculating Nominal Tire Diameters
High-profile tires use customary units, and the aspect of height to width is fixed at 90%. So the tire distance from ground to rim is .90 of

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Aug 9, 20201 min read


UltraShift Plus Technology
The transmission is shifted into drive to take off and after that, if you maintain drive, the electronics do all of the shifting based upon

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Aug 5, 20201 min read


ATC and the TC Dash Switch
Automatic Traction Control (ATC) is tied to the Anti-lock Brake System ABS (ABS)

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Jul 30, 20201 min read
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